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08/17/15

How to Clean Glass Shower Doors (the easy way!)

Everybody has their own ways of cleaning. I have noticed that people have different ideas of clean. And I have really noticed this as I have looked around the internet (Hello, Pinterest!) to find solutions to household cleaning questions. I often run into “solutions” that just don’t work for my housekeeping problem. My latest problem was our spotty, streaky, hard water stained glass shower. You might not have noticed it immediately upon stepping into my bathroom, but I hated how spotty my glass shower was. Mind you, it was really upon close inspection, that you would have noticed my clear problem. And so I went to the internet to solve all my household problems. What I wanted was “like-new” shower glass. What I got, was not! And I tried a LOT of solutions.

And then my nerd cleaning buddy, Gil (a car glass repairman) and I were talking cleaning one day (as you do) and he gave me a discourse (seriously!) on the best products for cleaning glass. I was overwhelmed by his expertise! And the next time I was at his house, he showed me just one of the products and I was SOLD that this was the actual solution to my spotty shower glass and of course, I have to share with you!

The EASY way to clean glass shower doors

Materials needed:

Spot-X Hard Water Stain Remover (This is no longer available on Amazon, so if you can’t find it, I would recommend using Bar Keepers Friend instead)

White Scotch-Brite scouring pads (you will not find these in the cleaning section of a typical store, they are unique, this will also be a lifetime supply for you!)

Tutorial:

Here’s the real-deal, almost no work involved, way to clean glass shower doors and leave them spotless and sparkling.

Step 1: Create a Paste

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Dampen (not too wet!) the white Scotch-Brite pad and sprinkle a little bit of the powdered stain remover onto the surface of the pad. Rub this together to create a paste.

Step 2: Scrub

Use the white Scotch-Brite to scrub the surface of the glass. You can work up and down, across, circular, whatever! It will not scratch your glass. You may need to use a little bit of elbow grease on the really set in stains, but the product and the scrubber do most of the work for you.

Step 3: Rinse with water

After I have completed a section of glass (working from top to bottom), I rinse out the scrubber and rinse the surface of the glass with water. You can do this with the scrubber or using the handheld sprayer on your shower.

Step 4: Dry

Go over the surface of the glass with a clean, dry microfiber cloth (or other non-linting cloth) to dry it. I like to use a simple up/down, side to side method to keep streaks at bay.

THAT’S IT!

This process is really, really easy and it WORKS! Here are a couple of things to consider as you do this: make sure to clean both sides of the glass and ALWAYS, always use a squeegee as part of your daily maintenance.

A friend of mine used this post to clean her shower doors and the results were so great that I had to show you so you know this trick really works. Here’s what she said in her Facebook post –

“I’ve never posted about a cleaning product before, but this stuff was so awesome I’m sold! Thank you Anna Moseley for the amazing blog about cleaning glass shower doors! We have very hard water, and even though it’s treated, it made my shower doors look awful- despite frequent cleaning and scrubbing. I had tried 4 different products this past year and NOTHING worked. Below are some before and after photos. If you have glass shower doors, read this blog.

When you try this out and are also shocked by the transformation, post about it and tag me, I’d love to see your results too!

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I am Leah, a homemaker mom of 2 little ones, married to an amazing man. I love to find solutions to common household problems and I get more opportunities with my girls. I write about all things related to homemaking over at Simple.Home.Blessings. where I seek to find joy in the everyday and do meaningful homemaking minus the fussiness.

Thanks for the tip! I’d never heard of this product but will certainly give it a try. Removing minerals usually requires dissolving with an acid (vinegar being a friendly choice) so I looked up its Material Data Safety Sheet to see if it contains hazardous ingredients. It looks to be completely safe and natural; if I understand correctly the active ingredient is ground walnut shells…

You’re right, this process is really easy! Using a squeegee after every shower will prevent streaks from drying on the door. I will have to get a microfiber cloth to dry off the door after I clean it. Thanks for the tips!

what type of store would I find this product in. We bought a an older home, with very hard water. The shower door looks frosted, but it is just because it is impossible to clean with anything I have used so far. I would like to give Spot-X a chance. Surely something will work. If not….I will just add the can to my large “won’t work” collection. Thanks

After cleaning or before spotting occurs, use Rain X on shower glass to prevent spots. I do the rain x about every 6-12 months. Just follow directions on bottle of rain x purchased at automotive store.

Kelly, the Scotch-Brite pad will be the gentle astringent that helps to remove the hard water stains and streaks. You could try this product without it, but it is really the miracle worker in the process. And it is completely safe for your glass surfaces.

I love this product!!! I have tried a lot of different products and nothing else worked. I found it on Amazon for 12.00. But I’m unable to find the white Scotch Brite pads. I have found the Blue ones that say non scratch, are they the same?

Hi Lisa, The blue ones are NOT the same – they have a completely different texture. The white Scotch Brite pads are available on Amazon, as well. There is a link to them in this post, but here it is again: http://amzn.to/1LDt2zf. These help to apply this product the best.

So where do I find this product? I have tried everything else! I barely have room in the shower for me, with all the products I have tried, with no luck! I am certain willing to give this product a whirl.

Hi Lynda. This stuff really does work! There are links to purchase the product at the top of this article. These links connect to Amazon. It is the only place I have found to purchase this product – it is not typically on the shelves of your local stores. So, if you can’t purchase through Amazon, I am not sure where to direct you…maybe a local hardware store? Here’s the link again: http://amzn.to/1IsFd10. You will want to make sure to get the white Scotch Brite pads as well – they are just as important to the process! Hope that helps!

Thank you, thank you for this post. We truly have tried everything on our shower glass. I used this product over the weekend. It took a few “rounds” but I saw that progress was being made as the glass become more clear each time. Alas I now have clear glass! I finished off my efforts by applying rainx to the glass. The finished product looks great!

I’m going to try this soon, while the glass is still in not too bad of shape! It looks like you have travertine tile in your shower and it is beautiful! I also have that and I’m having a hard time finding a natural product that will clean the mildew that shows up on the grout and in the little crevices. Do you possibly have a solution that you could share?
Thanks and love your blog!

I just use any ordinary liquid soap. The cheaper the better. Spread it all over the glass with my hands (while I’m having a shower) and then rinse it off with warm water. Absolutely no need for chemicals or harsh scrubbing. Soap removes soap and hard water residue. Easy as.

I might be moving to a different country in a few months, I will not be bring with me my things, so I need to start pretty much from zero.
Would you happen to have a list of things to buy when you first move in to a new place from scratch?

What I like to use every few months to keep it clean, is Clean it real good like they did above. Be sure to get ALL the spots off. Then I like to use Rain-x on the inside, so the water just rolls off, and to keep it from fogging up on the outside, I use Fog-x. They can be found in the car isle of Target or Wal-Mart. I usually apply the Rain-x more often than the Fog-x, and I wipe on the Rain-x using the up and down motions. I use Fog-x less, and I use the across motions. I use the different motions so I know what needs to be re-done when it needs to be re-done. But this keeps the icky stuff off the door. I have also known people who like to use car wax on the inside of the shower, but DON’T USE ANY OF THESE ON THE SHOWER FLOOR, or you will slip.

This may sound silly, but I’ve always wondered what everyone else does when they clean their showers… because I get totally wet with chemicals down my sleeves. Do folks typically do this while showering themselves?

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